Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Great Haddon Wood.
The new development has been thoughtfully designed to support and encourage cycling, with a network of high-quality cycle routes that will run throughout the site and connect seamlessly to the surrounding areas.
Locally, cycling to destinations including schools, supermarkets, gyms and employment opportunities will take less than 15-minutes, whilst a trip into the centre of Peterborough typically takes around 30-minutes at a comfortable pace.
For a more leisurely ride, Great Haddon Wood sits on the doorstep of open countryside, providing almost immediate access to a network of more lightly trafficked country lanes. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to school, or enjoying time with the family, there are plenty of ways to explore and enjoy life on two wheels.
National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 12 runs along London Road and links to Peterborough. Also, many of the local roads are residential in nature with low speeds, making them relatively beginner-friendly. You can check out our guide to road cycling if you feel unsure.
For more information on cycling locally visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Planning a Journey by Bike
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route by bike, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the route planner will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
Cycle Streets is a handy website that allows you to plan your journey. Simply enter your start and end points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, however, it has always been a great way to travel around for those able to do so. It offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings. It also offers significant benefit to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion.
Cycling can also be a great commuter travel option. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to starting with your cycle-commute then check out some of our handy guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.